Lisboa, Portugal — Southwestern Europe (Iberian Peninsula)

Igreja Paroquial / Parish Church

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 20, 2024

1. Igreja Paroquial / Parish Church Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Igreja Paroquial de S. José da Anunciada

A sua construção iniciou-se em 1863, ficando concluída em Agosto de 1883. O projecto inicial de Tomás da Fonseca foi alterado, em 1868, por Domingos Parente, que traçou uma igreja sem nave. A partir de 1881, a obra passou para a direcção de José Monteiro.

S. José da Anunciada Parish Church

Its construction began in 1863, being concluded in August of 1883. The initial project of Tomás da Fonseca was subject to changes in 1868, by the hand of Domingos Parente, who drew a church without a nave. From 1881 on, all works would be directed by José Monteiro.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1883.

Location. 38° 43.069′ N, 9° 8.535′ W. Marker is in Lisboa. Marker is on Largo da Anunciada when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Largo da Anunciada 17, Lisboa 1150-267, Portugal. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Madre Teresa de Saldanha (within shouting distance of this marker); Carlos Botelho (about 150 meters away,

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measured in a direct line); Coliseu (about 210 meters away); Ascensor do Lavra / The Lavra Funicular (about 210 meters away); Luís de Camões (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Amalia Rodrigues (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Igreja de São Domingos / “Church of Saint Dominic” (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Memorial às Vítimas do Massacre de 1506 / Memorial to the Victims of the 1506 Massacre (approx. 0.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lisboa.

Also see . . . Igreja São José (Quo Vadis Lisboa, in Portuguese).

Excerpt (in translation): The Church is located in the place where the Dominican nuns from the Monastery of Nossa Senhora da Anunciada in Mouraria settled in 1539. Badly ruined by the earthquake, the monastery was never rebuilt, with the parish headquarters of São José being transferred here in 1883, displaced from the nearby Church of São José dos Carpinteiros. The nave of the church was never built, remaining at the level of the transept. Highlight is the marble altarpiece in the main chapel, with Solomonic columns, coming from the demolished
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 20, 2024

2. Igreja Paroquial / Parish Church Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here just to the left of the entrance.
Jesuit church of Colégio de Santo Antão, and surmounted by a sculptural group depicting the Glory of the Holy Trinity. The sacristy houses an 18th century terracotta nativity scene from the Machado de Castro school, originating from the old parish headquarters.

(Submitted on May 11, 2024.)

Igreja Paroquial / Parish Church image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 20, 2024

3. Igreja Paroquial / Parish Church

Igreja Paroquial / Parish Church Marker - interior image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 20, 2024

4. Igreja Paroquial / Parish Church Marker - interior

Credits. This page was last revised on May 11, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 41 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 11, 2024, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.